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California, a 'Free State' Sanctioned Slavery - California Historical Society

Gold Chains: The Hidden History of Slavery in California | ACLU NorCal

In observation of the four centuries that have passed since the enslavement of people of African descent in the United States in 1619, this website examines an under-reported slice of California’s unique racial legacy – one tarnished by the unlawful and inhumane treatment of Black and Indigenous people.

History of slavery in California (Wikipedia)